Caterlink @ Thornleigh Salesian College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bolton
Caterlink @ Thornleigh Salesian College holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 30 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Sharples Park, Bolton, BL1 6PQ
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Caterlink @ Thornleigh Salesian College sits behind roughly 1,696 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ← Caterlink @ Thornleigh Salesian College | |
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 103 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 186 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Caterlink @ Thornleigh Salesian College none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Caterlink @ Thornleigh Salesian College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Bridge Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2023 |
| Astley Bridge Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Astley Bridge Bowling Green Co Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Bake & Roast @ Smithills Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Brooklyn Hot Chicken Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Astley Grange Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| A & K Grocery/Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2019 |
| All Souls Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink @ Thornleigh Salesian College
What is Caterlink @ Thornleigh Salesian College's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ Thornleigh Salesian College has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bolton Council on 30 March 2026.
Is Caterlink @ Thornleigh Salesian College safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Caterlink @ Thornleigh Salesian College last inspected?
Caterlink @ Thornleigh Salesian College was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ Thornleigh Salesian College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink @ Thornleigh Salesian College compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Caterlink @ Thornleigh Salesian College holds a 3. 315 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Caterlink @ Thornleigh Salesian College and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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